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Korean netizen pitched 24-person tent solo in under two hours.

In 2012, a South Korean man claimed on an online forum that he could single-handedly pitch a 24-man army tent in under two hours. The bold claim drew over 2,000 people to watch him attempt the feat at a public event, which grew so popular it even attracted corporate sponsors. To the crowd’s amazement, he succeeded, completing the task in just about an hour.

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Japan’s train stations have efficient systems for returning lost items.

Japanese train stations feature dedicated lost and found counters where found items are reported and stored, leading to a high rate of recovery by rightful owners.

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LEGO rewarded 25-year employees with 14-carat gold bricks.

LEGO once honored employees with 25 years of service by gifting them a 14-carat gold 2×4 brick, identical in size to regular pieces.

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China’s “Forest City” employs extensive greenery to address ecological concerns.

China is building the first “Forest City” in Liuzhou, with buildings enveloped in one million plants and 40,000 trees to address air pollution and climate change.

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Mother passes rare hair trait to newborn, creating unique bond.

New mum Elma Godwin passed down her rare, unique hair trait to her newborn daughter, showcasing a remarkable genetic inheritance shared between mother and child.

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Autistic father launched Minecraft server as safe space for autistic players.

Stuart Duncan, an autistic father, quit his job to run a Minecraft server called Autcraft exclusively for autistic individuals, providing a safe, bully-free environment for socializing and community support.

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The city of Medellín, Colombia, managed to lower its temperature by 2°C through an ambitious green project.

A city in Colombia managed to lower its temperature by 2°C by planting 2.5 million plants and 880,000 trees in strategic green corridors, reducing heat and improving air quality.

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Miss Thailand’s soda tab dress honors her garbage-collector parents.

Miss Thailand wore a gown made of soda tabs to honor her garbage-collector parents, symbolizing how beauty can be found in the discarded.

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In 2019, a Japanese student of ninja history used invisible ink to write her essay.

In 2019, a Japanese university student studying ninja history submitted an essay written in invisible ink. She employed an ancient ninja technique called “aburidashi,” which uses soybean extract to create ink that remains invisible until heated. Impressed by her creativity, the professor awarded her top marks without even reading the entire essay.

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Spartan law delayed marriage for girls to promote healthy childbirth.

Spartan law prohibited marriage for girls until they were in their late teens or early 20s, aiming to ensure healthier births and protect women from the health risks of adolescent pregnancy.